Drawing on over two years of ethnographic research. Prof. Abdule Khabeer's rigorous analysis is a very nuanced and intriguing story, on that is central to understanding current racial, religious, and political landscapes in the U.S.

A conversation concerning The danger of depictions of Muslim “foreignness” and “brownness.” The rise of Islamophobia post-9/11 and it’s existence prior to 2001. The various ways African-Americans have embraced “orthodox” muslim practice in service of black liberation.

Artist, activist and scholar Dr. Su’ad joins the StoryMen to discuss her new book, MUSLIM COOL. She explains how Islam and hip hop are challenging and changing the American identity. Plus: we run down the Oscar nominees for Best Picture.

Khabeer, a scholar, activist and artist, has spent much of her career writing about African-American Muslim identities; her latest book continues the conversation by focusing solely on youth. A skilled ethnographer, the author combine her poet's ear and thorough research in prose that flips the script on anti-Black, anti-Muslim sentiment...

What’s the relationship between race, religion and hip hop? Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer joins the podcast to talk about what she calls Muslim Cool—a way of being Muslim in the U.S. that explores the relationship between Islam, hip hop and popular culture.

US press coverage of Muslim affairs typically focuses on violent interpretations of Islam or Islamophobia, leaving Muslim Americans little room to assert their understanding of the faith. Who speaks for them, what values are they promoting, and what are the consequences of their efforts?

Panelists talked about various aspects and influences of Muslim American culture. Speakers included Islamic faith leaders, scholars, activists and journalists. They also responded to questions from the audience. Topics included religion’s role in influencing culture, raising and influencing Muslim American youth, and other demographic groups' impressions and treatment of Muslim Americans, among others.